What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 1607 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Qiyam Al-Lail (The Night Prayer) and Voluntary Prayers During the Day), narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that:, states: "The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "Whoever prays Qiyam during Ramadan out of faith and in the hope of reward, he will be forgiven his previous sins.""

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sunan an-Nasa'i, which contains 5,768 hadiths across 52 books. It is hadith number 1607 in the Book of The Book of Qiyam Al-Lail (The Night Prayer) and Voluntary Prayers During the Day.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #1607

The Book of Qiyam Al-Lail (The Night Prayer) and Voluntary Prayers During the Day

Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

أَخْبَرَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، عَنْ مَالِكٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، عَنْ حُمَيْدِ بْنِ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ مَنْ قَامَ رَمَضَانَ إِيمَانًا وَاحْتِسَابًا غُفِرَ لَهُ مَا تَقَدَّمَ مِنْ ذَنْبِهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "Whoever prays Qiyam during Ramadan out of faith and in the hope of reward, he will be forgiven his previous sins."

Narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that:

Context

This hadith highlights the significance of performing Qiyam (night prayer) during Ramadan with sincere faith and the intention of seeking Allah's reward. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) assures that those who engage in this act will have their past sins forgiven, emphasizing the mercy and generosity of Allah during this blessed month.

Modern Application

In today's context, many Muslims strive to engage in nightly prayers during Ramadan, often gathering with family or friends to enhance their spiritual experience. This practice not only fosters a sense of community but also encourages personal reflection and growth in faith.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Fasting because it emphasizes the importance of performing night prayers during Ramadan, which is a time of fasting and spiritual reflection.

Prayer Fasting Reward of Deeds